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Mississagi Provincial Park Gets Chance to Prove Its Worth

Friday, 14 June 2013 05:31 Rocco Frangione

Mississagi Provincial Park, north of Elliot Lake, is now headed in a new direction. The park is now open for business but it’s being staffed and operated by the city instead of the province. Last year the Liberal government announced several park closures in Northern Ontario because of low usage. However the province later opted for a one year pilot project where Elliot Lake takes over the park. The goal is to increase the number of visitors and revenue. However if there's a loss, the city and not the province, takes the hit.

Last Updated on Friday, 14 June 2013 05:34

Island Resident Awarded Jubilee Medal

Friday, 14 June 2013 05:30 Rocco Frangione

A resident of Manitoulin is the latest recipient of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee medal. Marion Seabrook of Mindemoya is a cultural workhorse in the community at the age of 84. Seabrook works with the historical society to preserve heritage farming items and she also had a hand in renovating the community hall.

Last Updated on Friday, 14 June 2013 05:31

Human Skull Turns Up at French River

Thursday, 13 June 2013 10:47 Rocco Frangione

It’s going to be a while before OPP know the gender or age of a human skull found at the mouth of the French River. A fisherman found the skull three weeks ago which is now being examined by a coroner. Police say the age and gender tests should take about three months. After that they’ll compare the results with missing people from the general area.

Last Updated on Thursday, 13 June 2013 10:47

No Injuries in Kapuskasing Plane Crash

Thursday, 13 June 2013 06:29 Rocco Frangione

No one was hurt when a small plane crashed at the Kapuskasing airport Tuesday evening. The plane was landing at the time. A passing motorist saw smoke coming from the airport runway and flagged down a police cruiser. The local fire department responded and quickly put out some flames. Two pilots were the only people on board. The Transportation Board of Canada is investigating the crash.

Last Updated on Thursday, 13 June 2013 06:30

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